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Thank you Samson. This is precisely one of the reasons why I'm so fed up with what is reported as news. I don't know what else to do other than complaining in my blog...Sammy，莫說我們沒有真憑實據，就算真是對手暗中做的好事，當事人若是行得正企得正，就不會接二連三落人口實。打擊對手從來都是政治慣技，問題只是做得漂亮、高章與否。另外，很奇怪傳媒怎麼一直只是報道傳言，所謂證據全是某些知情人士、消息人士的「斷言」之類，毫無實證，難道某人的保密功夫真的如此滴水不漏？實在大悖常理，百思不得其解。

A few points:-I wonder what the HK Government is going to do about this issue? This is a test case for the leadership and transparency of the administration. In the meantime Mr. Tang should have his rights for privacy and enjoyments of his family life. The actions taken by the HK media are beyond responsible journalism, to say the least.

My cynical view is that in the forthcoming CEO “election”, only the one seemingly less evil will be selected. There is no choice for the HK people because someone must sit in that position. Anarchism is not an option.

Sammy，過獎了。其實我不是後香港人，應該算是老香港了。你說的現象，我已經罵過無數遍，但很多人就是這樣教而不善。唉。Samson, you are really spot on. This is why I decided to quit journalism 15 years ago although I have spent four years studying it. To choose the less rotten fruit is perhaps a common compromise in electoral politics, but we are even worse because we don't have the right to choose. Make a fuss is what we are left to...

The HK government has the responsibility to enforce the law when a violation occurs. Isn’t that HK prides itself governed by the rule of law? However, Mr. Tang knows the system well to proceed with his dream project. He knows that it is easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

From my crystal ball I can see the matter will end up like this: Mr. Tang will be imposed a fine either by the government department of by the court, if he is charged. Mr. Tang will pay the penalty and be allowed to keep his trophy. Case closed and no further questions.

Imagine that Mr. Tang is not running for the CEO job. His violation will never be exposed. Mr. Tang knows that as well as hundreds of thousands homeowners. It is a grotesque of the law and administration in HK.

Disillusioned and frustrated about the system? You are not alone. You are one of the 99%.

Have you noticed the ever rising prosperity of the churches in HK? Since revolution is out of question and reformation is a long term and uncertain solution, the only solace the 99% can take is redemption. Hide themselves in the cocoon of the God’s place and hope one day things will become better. I quote Karl Marx “Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, and the soul of soulless conditions. It is the opium of the people.”

Samson, I kind of agree with you. Too many examples have already shown that justice would not be done as much as we want to.Well, I can see your point and Karl Marx's scepticism of religion. But the atheism of the Chinese communists has proved to be even worse, in my opinion. The traditional moral constraints that someone up there is watching has been removed, and human beings are free to do whatever they want, without any fear and regret, or even conscience. When we sneer and complain at the authoritarianism in China, we must not lose sight of the cause of the problem.

HK has a long way to go to achieve the Western principle “Justice must be done and must be seen to be done”

Karl Marx’s view on religion came from his years of philosophical observations. Debatable? Of course, however it is a big subject to discuss here. The remedies advanced by Karl Marx have been proved to be worse than the diseases.Best regards

Certainly Samson. Not just for Hong Kong but also for China and many other jurisdictions as well. Democracy is never achieved overnight and having universal suffrage doesn't really mean anything if the people's hearts and minds are not changed.

Democracy is a noble concept with many nuances. Universal suffrage is only a small part of the big picture. Having spent my innocent years in China I can tell in the mindset of the Chinese Communist Party, the definition of democracy, when not approved by the Politburo of the party, is a reactionary idea from a bunch of demons going crazy.

With the geopolitical reality the very shape and form of its administrative essence in HK is dictated by the powers in Beijing. What can HK people do then? Some people try to sell their souls to the devil as a Faust to maximize their personal gains. Most withdraw to their sanctuary and concentrate in their daily struggle for survival. Very few keep with their idealism when they lost their innocence and illusion. Where does this lead us? Cultural changes will only slowly materialize. As an example, almost 100 years after the May Fourth Movement the Chinese society still remains fundamentally a feudal system regardless its material achievements. Let us not forget that it took more than 200 years since the Enlightenment for the Western democracy to mature to the present state.

I am very much indebted to HK that provided me with an opportunity in my formative years of my life. However, like everyone else I have to look after my own destiny. When time came for an election, I voted with my feet.